Features
Moxon memories
An operator is hoping to get a Leyland coach bought new almost half a century ago back on the road. Leyland Leopard FRR194J was bought by Moxon of Oldcotes, Nottinghamshire in April 1971. “It’s been […]
History
Features
ADL Guildford open day
Alexander Dennis is holding an open day at its Guildford factory on 11 May – and suitable heritage vehicles are invited. These will be displayed alongside the manufacturer’s own collection. The event also includes factory […]
Features
Anniversary contrasts: Sharpes of Nottingham
Sharpes of Nottingham has been adding to its heritage fleet, as Nick Larkin reports Nottingham operator is celebrating its 15th anniversary with two extremely contrasting fleet additions.
Coaches
OB 80 celebration
A further 80th birthday celebration for the Bedford OB has been announced. The Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza will be hosting the 80th Anniversary Bedford OB Get-Together as part of its event taking place on […]
Coaches
PJKs are ok!
An Ayrshire operator with a great interest in Bedford PJKs and VAS models has been adding to his collection. James Liddell of Liddell Coaches, based in Auchinleck, operated several examples in service and has built […]
Buses
Save a heritage service
Nick Larkin reports on a popular heritage service that now appears to be under threat Campaigners are battling to save a heritage bus service which they say has been banned from a National Trust property.
Buses
Rural ramblings
David Bell visited Shropshire and North Wales on several occasions in the mid 1970s, a time when local operators – and there were plenty of them then – could field a rich variety of vehicles. […]
Coaches
Rare Omni survivor : Empress Coaches of Hastings
Empress Coaches of Hastings is still operating what is believed to be the last example of a pioneering low-floor minibus design in service – which could be available to a good preservation home.
Coaches
Bedford J2s for operator celebrating its 90th anniversary: Empress Coaches of Hastings
Running heritage vehicles definitely makes being in the coach and bus industry more fun, says the Managing Director of a South Coast operator celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. Empress Coaches of Hastings has just […]
Buses
RT & RF commemorations
Nick Larkin recalls the withdrawal of two of London’s most well known bus types four decades ago Heritage operators are supporting a major commemoration marking 40 years since two of London’s most iconic buses left […]
